Jeffery Deaver

Reviewer Comments about GARDEN OF BEASTS

Simon & Schuster
Historical Fiction
ISBN: 0743222016

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When a German American hit man named Paul Schumann is arrested in 1936, he is given the ultimatum of covert government service to avoid prison and execution. Assigned to murder the malevolent architect responsible for Hitler's rearmament, Jeffery Deaver's first historical novel narrates the 48 hours Paul spends tracking his target through the streets of Berlin while eluding the Third Reich officers close behind.

Here are comments from our reviewers about Jeffery Deaver's GARDEN OF BEASTS.

Judy Gigstad

Have you read books by Jeffery Deaver before?
I have not read any Jeffery Deaver books previously.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I read these suspense/thriller authors: Catherine Coulter, Sara Paretsky, Carolyn Hart, Stephen King.

What did you think of GARDEN OF BEASTS?
GARDEN OF BEASTS is a fast-paced thriller that holds your attention from beginning to end. Twists lead the reader to an unpredictable conclusion. An excellent read!

Would you read future books by Jeffery Deaver?
I look forward to more Jeffery Deaver thrillers in the future.

Roz Shea

What did you think of GARDEN OF BEASTS?
Move over DA VINCI CODE. It was my pleasure to review that blockbuster last year, and Deaver's GARDEN OF BEASTS should shoot right to the top of the bestseller lists. The timing is perfect --- Summer Olympics, world in danger, and a fantastic cat and mouse plot. Get ready for a page-turning adventure. Deaver tops himself.

Andi Shechter

Have you read books by Jeffery Deaver before?
I've read almost every book Jeffery Deaver has written. I'm a big fan of his "Rune" series and have enjoyed the Location Scout books as well. His stand-alones are among some of my favorite re-reads. THE BLUE NOWHERE was among my favorite books of 2001.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I read a lot in the field, although I would have to say I'm more of a reader of mystery/crime fiction than "suspense/thriller" books. I tend not to like books that are described as "thrillers." Among my favorite writers of mystery and/or crime fiction are S.J. Rozan, Barbara Seranella, James Sallis, Dana Stabenow, Jasper Fforde and the late Kate Ross.

What did you think of GARDEN OF BEASTS?
I enjoyed it. This is a period in history that interests me and I appreciate the challenge of setting a book during that time.

Would you read future books by Jeffery Deaver?
Oh sure.

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